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Lindsey Richter

Director of Inspiration, Liv Ladies AllRide MTB Clinics

Lindsey Richter has dabbled in just about every type of mountain bike racing there is, from starting out as a cross country racer in 1995 to downhill and enduro. Now-a-days you can find her traveling the country (and beyond) pulling a trailer full of Liv mountain bikes behind her Ladies AllRide Sprinter van. As Lindsey toured around the United States, beginning in 2003, she noticed a void in female participation at mountain bike events. Fueled by passion, she has sought to change that as a world-renowned certified mountain bike instructor. Her goal is to get more women riding bikes and, in the process, change some lives.

*Fun fact: In 2002 Lindsey participated in the popular TV show: Survivor: Africa. She is happy to divulge details and tell stories about her experiences during and after the show. (Appearances: Howard Stern show, Eminem music video, Regis and Kelly talk show, David Letterman, Hollywood Squares, The CBS Early Show, etc)

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Creating the Liv Ladies AllRide Mountain Bike Skills Camps with an amazing team of passionate women.

What is your professional goal for 2017?

Inspire as many women as possible through mountain biking.

Why do you love cycling?

Because of what it does for my soul. It’s a sport that challenges me, forces me to focus, keeps me in the moment and it has helped me face and overcome fears on and off the bike. The way mountain biking parallels life is what makes it so special to me. Life can be hard and scary and when I learned to do things on a bike that were hard and scary I started realizing I was capable of much more than I ever gave myself credit for. Now I use my strengths from riding and transfer it into my life. Sometimes we just have to look ahead and keep the wheels rolling however we can. It might not always look pretty, but if the wheels are moving forward, so am I.

Why do you love riding for Liv?

Liv is a brand for women, by women and there is a huge sense of community at Liv. All of us truly want to see more women inspired by the bicycle and it shows in everything we all do collectively. It's an amazing brand to be a part of! I'm grateful every single day to work with Liv.

What is one item you would never leave home without?

I guess my cell phone because I might lose my way without it. I'm not in one place for very long!

If you could learn a new sport or skill this year, what would it be?

Skydiving. Not just jumping out of a plane, but flying around with friends in the sky.

What is your favorite place to travel?

I love to travel all over. I can't believe how lucky I am to travel around the US, North America, and the world with my bikes! So Lucky!

What is your favorite food?

Greens, greens, and more greens. But if I have to go out to dinner, I usually go for Thai or sushi.

Who is your favorite riding partner?

All my girls! There are too many to name. I have so much fun with every lady I ride with... even some boys are fun, too!

How do you spend your time off the bike?

I love to snowboard! It's my second passion, so I spend a lot of time chasing powder in the winter while the bikes take a break.

What do you want to be "when you grow up"?

I am what I want to be. I inspire women to believe in themselves for a living. But, I've only grown up in maturity... not in spirit.